BENEFITS

State of Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs 

The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs was created in 1945 to consolidate separate veterans programs under one agency. Today, the WDVA provides grants and a variety of services to eligible Wisconsin veterans and their families.

Programs included in the department’s mission are the: Wisconsin Veterans Homes, Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemeteries, Veterans Administration Regional Claims Office, Military Funeral Honors Program, Veterans Assistance Program and the Wisconsin Veterans Museum. These programs are designed to provide health, educational assistance, economic assistance and other services to specified veterans of the armed forces of the United States

 

Wisconsin's Veteran Benefits Portal MyWisVets

This tool is intended to assist Veterans in applying for Benefits provided to them by the State of Wisconsin

Veteran Affairs EBenefits

My Gateway to Benefit Information. Many applications and tools are already on the VA.gov, however, you will still need to use VA/DoD eBenefits to access certain features and benefits. 

 

 RECORDS

National Archives - Veterans' Service Records -Request Military Service Records

 

U.S. Department of State- Bureau of Consular Affairs -Find My Overseas Birth Record

 

Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs (DMA) - Find My WIARNG Records

 

U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs -Obtaining a Veteran ID Card 

here are many types of identification cards you can use to show you’re a Veteran. You only need to have one of them for this purpose. Learn about the different types of VA ID cards and other Veteran ID options.

 

U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs - Veterans' Diseases Associated with Agent Orange

 

INSURANCE AND HEALTHCARE

Veteran Affairs Dental Insurance Program (VADIP)

The VA Dental Insurance Program (VADIP) offers discounted private dental insurance for Veterans and family members who meet certain requirements. Find out if you are eligible, and how to enroll in a plan that meets your needs and budget. 

Tricare Insurance 

 Online portal to view and compare and enroll in plans, access to forms and file claims and special programs. 

 

Veteran Affairs Healthcare

Tomah VA Medical Center 500 East Veterans Street Tomah, WI 54660 (608)-372-3971

 

Veteran Affairs My healthevet 

Sign in to Manage your Health Care. From prescriptions, appointments, messages and health records, this online portal tool provides you access to all your healthcare needs and information.  

U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs -Veterans' Diseases Associated with Agent Orange

 

RETIREMENT RESOURCES

Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) Military Retirement/SBP - Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

OPM - U.S Office of Personnel Management Retirement Questions about my VA/Fort McCoy/Other Federal Retirement

Links and resources that are useful to new and existing retirees throughout their retirement journey. 

U.S Army Fort McCoy Reserve -Retirement Questions

The Fort McCoy Retirement Services Office is located near the Main Gate in building 35. Although walk-ins are welcome, appointments are suggested. The office is handicapped accessible. The Fort McCoy RSO can be reached by calling 608-388-3716

RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES AND PASSES

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources - Permits, Licenses and Registrations

Extended privileges as we salute our veterans. View some of the opportunities four our veterans to make it easier to enjoy those past times. 

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources - Disabled Veteran Free State Park/Forest/Trail Pass Application 

 

Fort McCoy Military Installation - U.S. Army Total Force Training Center

National Parks Disabled Veterans Lifetime Pass

New lifetime pass available for Military Veterans and Gold Star Families to access public lands
Pass provides free entrance to national parks, wildlife refuges and other public lands.

 

RESOURCES AND MORE

Veteran's Guide to Starting a Small Business

Find the best small business resources and programs for military veterans. 

Honor Rewards - Community Rewards Program for Veterans

CPT James Ahn Memorial Scholarship Fund

Captain James Ahn, a graduate of UC Riverside and the Claremont McKenna College Army ROTC program, died in 2015 during a parachute training operation while participating with his Special Forces unit in Washington State.

For all of us who knew and loved James, he will never be forgotten. He was the consummate person and professional who was respected by everyone he came in contact with.

In James’ honor, we are sponsoring an annual scholarship of $1,000 to a Special Forces Veteran who is working towards the completion of a higher education degree.

 

U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs - Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry

VA established this registry in 2014 to put data to work for Veterans and help us better understand the potential health effects of exposure to airborne hazards during military service. By joining the registry, you can provide information that will help VA provide better care to all Veterans. 

To learn more about airborne hazards or how to receive care from VA, visit VA's public health site.

Registry Help Desk 1-877-470-5947

 

U.S Department of Veteran Affairs - Gulf War Registry 

VA’s Gulf War Registry Health Exam alerts Veterans to possible long-term health problems that may be related to environmental exposures during their military service. The registry data helps VA understand and respond to these health problems more effectively.

Contact your local VA Environmental Health Coordinator about getting a Gulf War Registry health exam.